Given below are two statements:

Statement $I$ : The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from $B$ to $Al$ is much larger than that from $Al$ to $Ga$.

Statement $II$ : The d orbitals in Ga are completely filled.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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  • A

    Statement $I$ is incorrect but statement $II$ is correct.

  • B

    Both the statements $I$ and $II$ are correct

  • C

    Statement $I$ is correct but statement $II$ is incorrect

  • D

    Both the statements $I$ and $II$ are incorrect

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